Access to Public Records and the Role of the News Media in Providing Information About COVID-19

The public’s reliance on journalists and news media to stay informed is critical during a public health crisis. In their article, Adam Marshall and Gunita Singh survey and analyze how public access to government records and meetings has been impacted by the pandemic while also focusing on the key role the new media plays in… Continue reading Access to Public Records and the Role of the News Media in Providing Information About COVID-19

The Failing Federation: Why Canada Is Ineffective at COVID-19

In exploring how Canada’s Constitution has affected its response to COVID-19, Amir Attaran explains how the legal and political contours of Canadian federalism have become a brake on the country’s response to the pandemic. Unlike what Canadians may believe, the black letter law of their Constitution is not the cause of the problem, it is… Continue reading The Failing Federation: Why Canada Is Ineffective at COVID-19

Cyber Attacks and Cyber (Mis)information Operations During a Pandemic

Marko Milanovic and Michael N. Schmitt explain that the COVID-19 pandemic has starkly highlighted the need to further international cyber law discourse amongst states. Malicious cyber operations directed against medical facilities and capabilities and campaigns of misinformation have interfered with states’ abilities to effectively fight the virus and treat their populations. These acts can be… Continue reading Cyber Attacks and Cyber (Mis)information Operations During a Pandemic